ATI RN FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED | PRACTICE EXAM BANK
ATI RN Fundamentals
Proctored Exam Practice Bank
1200 Original Questions with Detailed Rationales
Nursing Process • Safety • Infection Control • Meds • Delegation • Assessment
DISCLAIMER – ORIGINAL practice resource only. NOT an official ATI exam or ATI test items. Use ATI practice assessments, focused reviews,
textbook, and faculty materials as primary sources.
Section Mapping
Sec Topic Questions N
1 Foundations – Nursing Process, Legal/Ethical, Communica Q1-Q240 240
2 Safety & Infection Control – Precautions, Falls, Restra Q241-Q480 240
3 Medication Administration & Delegation Q481-Q720 240
4 Basic Care – Comfort, Mobility, Oxygen, Nutrition Q721-Q960 240
5 Assessment, Psychosocial Support & Clinical Judgment Q961-Q1200 240
TOTAL 1200
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Section 1: Foundations – Nursing Process, Legal/Ethical, Communication
Q1: The nursing process steps in order are:
A. Implementation, assessment, planning
B. Assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation [CORRECT]
C. Only evaluation then diagnosis
D. Planning without assessment
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ADPIE is the standard framework.
Q2: Subjective data are:
A. Only vital signs
B. What the client reports (symptoms, feelings, history) [CORRECT]
C. Only lab results
D. Only nurse observations
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Subjective = client-reported.
Q3: A SMART outcome should be:
A. Vague and unmeasurable
B. Specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time-bound [CORRECT]
C. Only written by the provider
D. Never evaluated
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clear outcomes guide evaluation.
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Q4: Informed consent requires that the:
A. Nurse explains all risks in place of the provider
B. Provider explains risks/benefits/alternatives; nurse may witness and verify understanding
[CORRECT]
C. Family always signs first
D. Consent is optional for surgery
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Provider obtains consent; nurse witnesses/advocates.
Q5: HIPAA primarily protects:
A. Only billing codes
B. Client privacy and confidentiality of health information [CORRECT]
C. Only hospital parking
D. Nurse schedules
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Privacy rules govern PHI.
Q6: Advocacy means the nurse:
A. Ignores client preferences
B. Supports the client’s rights, values, and informed decisions [CORRECT]
C. Only follows orders without question
D. Shares private data freely
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Advocacy is a core responsibility.
Q7: Negligence involves:
A. Intentional harm only
B. Failure to meet the standard of care that results in harm [CORRECT]
C. Perfect care always
D. Only criminal acts
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Unintentional breach causing injury.
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Q8: Documentation should be:
A. Vague and delayed
B. Accurate, timely, complete, and factual [CORRECT]
C. Based on assumptions
D. Erased when inconvenient
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Good documentation protects clients and nurses.
Q9: Therapeutic communication includes:
A. False reassurance and changing the subject
B. Open-ended questions, clarifying, reflecting, active listening [CORRECT]
C. Only closed yes/no questions
D. Unsolicited advice always
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Therapeutic techniques build trust.
Q10: The primary purpose of licensure is to:
A. Guarantee employment
B. Protect the public by ensuring minimum competence [CORRECT]
C. Only increase salary
D. Replace all education
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Licensure exists for public safety.
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ATI RN Fundamentals
Proctored Exam Practice Bank
1200 Original Questions with Detailed Rationales
Nursing Process • Safety • Infection Control • Meds • Delegation • Assessment
DISCLAIMER – ORIGINAL practice resource only. NOT an official ATI exam or ATI test items. Use ATI practice assessments, focused reviews,
textbook, and faculty materials as primary sources.
Section Mapping
Sec Topic Questions N
1 Foundations – Nursing Process, Legal/Ethical, Communica Q1-Q240 240
2 Safety & Infection Control – Precautions, Falls, Restra Q241-Q480 240
3 Medication Administration & Delegation Q481-Q720 240
4 Basic Care – Comfort, Mobility, Oxygen, Nutrition Q721-Q960 240
5 Assessment, Psychosocial Support & Clinical Judgment Q961-Q1200 240
TOTAL 1200
Original Study Resource | Page 1
, ATI RN FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED | PRACTICE EXAM BANK
Section 1: Foundations – Nursing Process, Legal/Ethical, Communication
Q1: The nursing process steps in order are:
A. Implementation, assessment, planning
B. Assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation [CORRECT]
C. Only evaluation then diagnosis
D. Planning without assessment
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ADPIE is the standard framework.
Q2: Subjective data are:
A. Only vital signs
B. What the client reports (symptoms, feelings, history) [CORRECT]
C. Only lab results
D. Only nurse observations
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Subjective = client-reported.
Q3: A SMART outcome should be:
A. Vague and unmeasurable
B. Specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time-bound [CORRECT]
C. Only written by the provider
D. Never evaluated
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clear outcomes guide evaluation.
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Q4: Informed consent requires that the:
A. Nurse explains all risks in place of the provider
B. Provider explains risks/benefits/alternatives; nurse may witness and verify understanding
[CORRECT]
C. Family always signs first
D. Consent is optional for surgery
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Provider obtains consent; nurse witnesses/advocates.
Q5: HIPAA primarily protects:
A. Only billing codes
B. Client privacy and confidentiality of health information [CORRECT]
C. Only hospital parking
D. Nurse schedules
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Privacy rules govern PHI.
Q6: Advocacy means the nurse:
A. Ignores client preferences
B. Supports the client’s rights, values, and informed decisions [CORRECT]
C. Only follows orders without question
D. Shares private data freely
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Advocacy is a core responsibility.
Q7: Negligence involves:
A. Intentional harm only
B. Failure to meet the standard of care that results in harm [CORRECT]
C. Perfect care always
D. Only criminal acts
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Unintentional breach causing injury.
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Q8: Documentation should be:
A. Vague and delayed
B. Accurate, timely, complete, and factual [CORRECT]
C. Based on assumptions
D. Erased when inconvenient
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Good documentation protects clients and nurses.
Q9: Therapeutic communication includes:
A. False reassurance and changing the subject
B. Open-ended questions, clarifying, reflecting, active listening [CORRECT]
C. Only closed yes/no questions
D. Unsolicited advice always
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Therapeutic techniques build trust.
Q10: The primary purpose of licensure is to:
A. Guarantee employment
B. Protect the public by ensuring minimum competence [CORRECT]
C. Only increase salary
D. Replace all education
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Licensure exists for public safety.
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